AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

SUMMARY:
This act increases the penalty for subsequent convictions for specified types of animal cruelty.
Under prior law, for first or subsequent offenses, violators could be fined up to $1,000, imprisoned for up to one year, or both.
The act increases the penalties for subsequent offenses to a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.

2.
if impounding or confining an animal, (a) failing to provide it proper care;
(b) neglecting to cage or restrain it from injuring itself or another animal;
or (c) failing to supply it with wholesome air, food, and water;

3.
unjustifiably administering or exposing a domestic animal to any poisonous or noxious drug or substance intending that the animal will take it;

4.
if having custody of an animal, (a) inflicting cruelty on it;
(b) failing to provide it with proper food, drink, or shelter;
(c) abandoning it;
or (d) carrying or causing it to be carried in a cruel manner;
or

5.
fighting with or baiting, harassing, or worrying an animal to make it perform for amusement, diversion, or exhibition.